Should you have to tell a police officer you're carrying a gun?

[Oneka]

68. Should you have to tell a police officer you're carrying a gun?

Short answer: No, it's not his business unless i am committing a crime with it, in which case he will likely have seen it.
I should never be required to inform a police officer, of any lawful activity, i am engaged in, for any reason.

That being said, in MN where i live, permit, holders are required to inform an officer,only, IF he/she asks.

Subd. 1b.Display of permit; penalty.

(a) The holder of a permit to carry must have the permit card and a driver's license, state identification card, or other government-issued photo identification in immediate possession at all times when carrying a pistol and must display the permit card and identification document upon lawful demand by a peace officer, as defined in section 626.84, subdivision 1. A violation of this paragraph is a petty misdemeanor. The fine for a first offense must not exceed $25. Notwithstanding section 609.531, a firearm carried in violation of this paragraph is not subject to forfeiture.

(b) A citation issued for violating paragraph (a) must be dismissed if the person demonstrates, in court or in the office of the arresting officer, that the person was authorized to carry the pistol at the time of the alleged violation.

(c) Upon the request of a peace officer, a permit holder must write a sample signature in the officer's presence to aid in verifying the person's identity.

(d) Upon the request of a peace officer, a permit holder shall disclose to the officer whether or not the permit holder is currently carrying a firearm.

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=624.714